EPPO Global Database

Frankliniella bispinosa(FRANBI)

Vector of

Important note on vectors:
Information on vectors and their associated pathogens is a new feature of the database (April 2023). Data will gradually be entered by the EPPO Secretariat and will focus on regulated (quarantine) pests.
Organism Type
Orthotospovirus tomatomaculae (TSWV00) Known vector
* Jones DR (2005) Plant viruses transmitted by thrips. European Journal of Plant Pathology 113(2), 119-157.

* Webb S, Tsai J, Mitchell F (1998) Bionomics of Frankliniella bispinosa and its transmission of tomato spotted wilt virus. Abstract: Fourth International Symposium on tospoviruses and thrips in floral and vegetable crops. Wageningen, The Netherlands, p. 67.